Brown : 'Radical transfer of powers to Edinburgh'

The six pillars of Gordon Brown's plan to revamp the UK's relationship with Scotland will outline a "radical" transfer of powers downwards from Westminster and Edinburgh to local communities". It also includes:

A new UK constitutional law setting out a plan to share resources for defence and security.

A constitutional guarantee of the permanence of the Scottish Parliament.

A new division of powers between Scotland and Westminster that gives Holyrood more powers in employment, health, transport and economic regeneration.

A new tax sharing agreement that balances the commitment of the UK to pool and share its resources.

New power-sharing partnerships to address shared problems on poverty, unemployment, housing need and the environment.